Monthly Archives: April 2014

We decided to let Simon try to feed himself some yogurt today. He feeds himself almost everything, but we had not let him try yogurt yet because it is so messy. Generally we are still feeding him on spoon foods … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I helped Elias plant some seeds. He chose many different variety of fruits and vegetables as well as flowers. We’ve been having fun watching them sprout. I have to say I am very pleased that most … Continue reading →

Our Easter was filled with fun family traditions! What did we start with? Easter egg dying on Saturday afternoon! Elias really enjoyed it this time. He chose solid colors and decorated them with stickers. What did Simon do during all … Continue reading →

A couple days ago during Simon’s nap I left Elias alone in my bedroom for a few minutes so I could clean the bathroom. When I came back, this is what I found: Since it was an odd sight for … Continue reading →

Each year my MOMS club has an egg hunt. We have never been able to attend even though this is our third Easter since we joined. Today was our first one! It was, of course, raining. But that didn’t stop … Continue reading →

Nathan and I wanted to make sure to get down to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn this year. We have really enjoyed it the last two years, and this weekend looked like it might have been our only chance. We … Continue reading →

Elias has started shortening names of his loved ones. I don’t know where it came from. Perhaps he noticed that sometimes we call him “Eli” instead of Elias and picked it up that way. He calls Daddy “Dad” and Nana … Continue reading →

On the final afternoon and evening of Elias and Simon’s visit with their cousins, we made sugar cookies and decorated them. I try to do this with Elias two or three times a year at least, and it was fun … Continue reading →

Friday was such a beautiful day that we just had to get outside. Elias and Simon had a fun morning at the park with their cousins. Simon climbed up and slid down all by himself a few times. Elias tried … Continue reading →

It was fun to go to the zoo with our family this week. Elias not only has a great time with his cousins, but he seems to take more risks when he is with them. During a normal zoo trip, … Continue reading →